Train travel halts in France as railway workers go on strike

Apr 03, 2018 | 12:45 PM

Travel to and from train stations around Paris, including the bustling Gare du Nord, came to a halt on Apr. 3, 2018 when railway workers began their three-month strike. As a result of workers showcasing their disapproval for President Emmanuel Macron's proposed labor laws, Tuesday's commute was dubbed "Black Tuesday", with stations quickly overcrowding with waiting commuters and no trains available.